On its west side are the remains of three water mills.

The water mills along the river were built by monks during the tenth century.

During the first half of the 19th century, there were still many small water mills working in the area around Bourton.

There are also two water mills from the 18th-century, with important historic-cultural value.

Its name is derived from the many water mills, which were once in operation.

One can also see the restored water mills along the river.

Rivers can be used to give power to turn machinery such as water mills.

The town also had many water mills to grind the grain.

Some of its water mills were changed from grinding grain to places where paper was made by machine.

The river has provided the power for a number of water mills along its course.